HHSC’s Texas WIC program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children, is launching an awareness campaign this holiday season to encourage eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding moms and families with children up to age 5 to apply for the program and its many benefits. If accepted to the WIC program, Texas families would likely see their benefits kick in early in 2025.
Texas WIC provides free resources to actively improve the diets of infants and children as well as pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women. Program benefits include monthly healthy food packages (which include fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs and cheese), nutrition counseling, live and self-paced breastfeeding and nutrition classes and expert breastfeeding support.
WIC leads to healthier pregnancies and babies. Participation in WIC during pregnancy is associated with a decreased risk of low birth weight, preterm birth and lower risk of infants needing care in a neonatal intensive care unit.
